Protests against the rising cost of living in France were accompanied by riots that resulted in damage to thousands of stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, with police unable to protect them.

Protests against the rising cost of living in France were accompanied by riots that resulted in damage to thousands of stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, with police unable to protect them.

@meduzalive 20 Oct 2026, 17:00

Over the weekend, protests in France escalated into riots, resulting in over 10,000 arrests and nearly 1,000 law enforcement injuries, prompting authorities to consider implementing a curfew.

@varlamov_news 20 Oct 2026, 12:20

Protests continue in France, where participants are committing acts of violence and theft, leading to discussions about the reasons and evolution of student protests into demonstrations against President Macron.

@meduzalive 20 Oct 2026, 12:16

Mass protests have been ongoing in France since late September, quickly escalating into riots, raising questions about the scale and typicality of such events in the country, as well as potential political consequences, including President Macron's resignation.

@meduzalive 20 Oct 2026, 12:15